Walled City Of Derry
Rugby Tours To Derry
Rugby Tours to Derry also known as Londonderry, is a city on the River Foyle in Northern Ireland.
The name Derry is an anglicisation of the Old Irish name Daire modern Irish: Doire meaning “oak grove”. In 1613, the city was granted a royal charter by King James I and gained the “London” prefix to reflect the funding of its construction by the London guilds. While the city is more usually known colloquially as Derry, Londonderry is also commonly used and remains the legal name.
It’s known for the intact 17th century Derry’s Walls with 7 gates.
Within the walls, spired St. Columb’s Cathedral displays artefacts from the 1688 to 1689 Siege of Derry.
Huge stained glass windows adorn the Neo Gothic red sandstone Guildhall and if you are lucky enough to get tour guide Gerry also known as Gerry from Derry you are in for a real treat.
Near the Peace Bridge, the Tower Museum has city views and historical exhibits. On the other side of the Peace Bridge you will find the Walled City Brewery where you will find a great feast waiting for you.
The city has come a long way from the time of The Troubles and has grown into a vibrant multi cultural city with races from all over the world settling into the city.
Rugby is located in the city with City Of Derry Rugby Club. Here they provide teams from senior all the way down to minis with great craic afterwards.























